London’s Calling, and NABA Is Answering with Fashion, Design & Culture

Nuova Accademia di Belle Arti (NABA), Italy's biggest private art and design university, is opening its first international campus in London in 2026 as it takes a historic leap in its global strategy for education. Its new campus will be located at Here East, the award-winning innovation campus in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.

Key Highlights:

- The 2,000 square metre London campus will be designed to accommodate interdisciplinary learning and innovative cross-fertilization.
- There will be three Bachelor's courses: Design, Fashion Design, and Fashion Marketing Management, and a Foundation Course.
- All of the courses will be taught in English and accredited by Regent's University London.

Campus Amenities:

- There shall be specialized labs such as Design Lab, Fashion Design Lab, and Multifunction Lab to give practical experience.
- They can be provided with career advice, counseling, visa, and library services.
- The campus will provide smooth movement between NABA's Milan, Rome, and London campuses, enhancing the student experience.

Strategic Vision:

- NABA's achievement is evidence of its determination to balance artistic exploration with practical industry interaction.
- The London campus is structured to connect students to global creative networks so that they can access tech giants, start-ups, and cultural institutions.

Why It Matters:

- This step puts NABA in the midst of international art and design research, introducing students to one of the most dynamic creative capitals globally.

Sources: NABA Official Website, Here East, QS World University Rankings, SAI Programs, Central Saint Martins UAL